Wellness Director for Senior Living

About the Role

Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village is seeking a Wellness Director to ensure Vista Springs remains the safest, most compliant, and most respected wellness-driven community in the market. This leader will act as an advocate and culture-builder, inspiring others to deliver care at the highest possible standard.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for Community Members and supervises clinical staff.
• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of Vista Springs.
• Initiates and leads team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and documents Community Members’ conditions and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members based on Community Members’ needs and staff capabilities.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates LVNs and CNAs.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and documents care as required by regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures economical use of supplies and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Reports and records observations and reactions regarding Community Members.
• Coordinates nursing care for Community Members scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Supervises the nursing unit, including scheduling and directing staff.
• Maintains inventory and supplies, and communicates needs for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
• Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in Community Members.
• Performs other assigned tasks and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with Vista Springs’ policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Valid CPR certification.
• RN or LPN license.
• Three years of nursing experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to direct and motivate a workforce.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication with Community Members, families, and all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized, low-cost major medical plan.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Advancement potential.
• Daily pay option (work today, get paid tomorrow).
• Floating holiday of your choice.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and talking or hearing.
• Occasional sitting, finger handling, pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms, client calls, and instructions from physicians or department staff.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• Occasional exposure to latex, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, or wet/humid conditions.